Police appeal for information following fatal road traffic collision in Stockport

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in Stockport last night (Friday 29 December).

A car collided with a pedestrian on Town Street, near the junction with Hollins Lane, at around 5.10pm.

The pedestrian, a 70-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Despite best efforts of emergency service personnel, he sadly passed away.

The driver of the vehicle, a 54-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, and has since been released under investigation.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision including anyone who may have assisted with first aid, or anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and help their enquiries.

Information can be shared by calling GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4745, quoting incident number 2428 of 29/12/2023. You can also report information to GMP's website using the ‘report’ tool: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.